The other day I was walking thru Wal Mart with my little guy who will be four in a couple of weeks. He refused to nap earlier in the day. I know what I’m in for when that happens. Usually extremes….giggles and tantrums. I forget what he was freaking out about but the tantrum hit, and it was loud and unending. I was cool the entire time. Like I said, I knew it was coming so I just did what I had to do and went on my merry way. As I was carrying Aidan out of the store a couple passed us by. The young lady, I’m guessing in her mid 20’s, was several months pregnant. The look of sheer terror in their faces as they observed the tantrum almost stopped me in my tracks. “Is THAT what we’re in for? I didn’t sign up for this.” I don’t know if those were the words rolling thru their minds, but it sure was the message that was passing thru their central nervous system to their faces. Yes guys, that is what your in for. BUT….you’re also in for more love than you could ever imagine. That little baby will sometimes make you want to run for the hills, but in my experience, the hugs and kisses you get will far outweigh anything you’ll experience during a tantrum out in public. You’ll survive just fine. Now please step aside so I can get my screaming kid out of the store. Thanks.